Vocabulary Strategies
Contextual Redefinition


Vocabulary StrategyContextual Redefinition



DIRECTIONS:
  • Look at the words in column 1.
  • In Column II, rate each 0 - 1 - 2
  • In Column III, write what you believe the word means.
  • Read the selection.
  • In Column IV, place a check if your definition remains the same.
  • If your definition has changed, write in the correct definition.
  • In Column V, list any context clues that helped you understand
  • Confirm your predict with reference resource. ex. dictionary






I.
WORDS
II.
0 = D K
1=HEARD
2=KNOW
III.
PREDICTE
MEANING
IV,
MEANING
AFTER
Close Reading
V.
CONTEXT CLUES
Confirmed Definition



check if same
or
update prediction

check if correct
or
update with correct definition
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